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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Commission on Universal Health Care; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Commission; requiring the Commission to develop a plan for the State to establish, on or before January 1, 2024, a universal health care program to provide health benefits to all residents of the State through a single-payer system; authorizing the Commission, the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, and the Maryland Department of Health to apply for certain waivers; etc.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Commission on Universal Health Care to develop a plan for the state to implement a universal health care program that provides comprehensive, affordable, and high-quality publicly financed health care coverage for all residents through a single-payer system by January 1, 2024. The plan must include details on the program's timeline, transition from existing programs like the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, proposed operating structure, financing, and benefits. The Commission, the Exchange, and the Maryland Department of Health are authorized to apply for federal waivers necessary to establish the program. The Commission must submit an interim progress report by June 1, 2022 and the final plan by October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (on 01/26/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0522?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0522f.pdf |
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